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IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
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– Emergency towing
For vehicles with automatic transmission, only use
the front towing eye when towing the vehicle.
NOTICE
u Only use the correct towing eye, otherwise the
vehicle may be damaged.
u Never tow vehicles with automatic transmission
from the rear if all four wheels are on the road.
This can cause serious damage to the gearbox.
The driver must be in the vehicle to drive and control
the brakes.
Forward
Towing in this way can only be done on a firm road
surface, for a short distance and at low speed. Wheels,
axles, drive train, steering and brakes must also be in
good technical condition.
WARNING
Be very careful when towing vehicles.
Avoid quick starts or maneuvers that could cause
excessive strain on the towing eye or the rope or
chain. The towing eyes, rope or chain could break
and cause serious injury or damage to the vehicle.
In the back
NOTICE
If towing the vehicle is necessary, we recommend
using the services of any authorized Toyota dealer
or workshop, or another properly qualified and
equipped professional, such as a professional
towing service.
Only use a towing rope or chain intended for
towing vehicles. Attach it firmly and securely to
the towing eyes.
Before towing, release the parking brake and shift into
neutral (manual transmission) or "N" (automatic
transmission). The key must be in the "ACC" (engine
not running) or "ON" (engine running) position.
If a towing service is not available in an emergency,
you can tow the vehicle using a tow rope or chain
attached to the center emergency towing eye
under the front of the vehicle or to one of the
emergency towing eyes under the rear of the
vehicle. Use extreme caution when towing a vehicle
in this manner.
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